Omar Lucia is an experienced M&A lawyer counseling private equity funds, public companies, and privately held businesses in complex U.S. and international acquisition and divestiture transactions. Omar is known as a partner to his clients, advising them through the lens of their business goals in the structuring and negotiation of middle-market M&A transactions. He employs sophisticated legal skills along with a business-minded, solutions-focused approach, and a seasoned team of professionals to assist his clients in both deploying capital efficiently across a variety of industries as well as maximizing returns on their invested capital.
Omar serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Private Equity Practice.
Representative Experience
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital in the acquisition of ORS Nasco from One Equity Partners
- Represented M2S Group in the acquisition of Iconex Labels from Atlas Holdings
- Represented Peninsula Capital in the acquisition of MMGY Global and its ultimate sale to EagleTree Capital
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital in the acquisition of Handgards from Wind Point Partners
- Represented Diploma PLC in its acquisition of Peerless Aerospace Fastener
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital in multiple acquisitions to form LPW Group and ultimately the sale of LPW Group to Oaktree Capital Management
- Represented Diploma PLC in its acquisition of Tennessee Industrial Electronics
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital in the acquisition of FloWorks International from Clearlake Capital Group
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital in the purchase of the domestic and international operations of Latham Pools, and ultimately, its sale to Pamplona Capital
- Represented Wynnchurch Capital and Comvest Partners in their acquisition of United States Pipe and Foundry Company, LLC, and Fast Fabricators LLC from Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA), numerous bolt-on acquisitions, and ultimately, the sale of the platform to Forterra Pipe
- Represented Advanced Energy Industries (NASDAQ: AEIS) in connection with its carve-out purchases of Artesyn Embedded Power Business and SL Power
- Represented Peninsula Capital in its investment in Republic Fire & Safety, numerous bolt-on acquisitions, and ultimately, its sale to CI Capital
- Represented Diploma PLC in its acquisitions of Windy City Wire
- Represented a private equity fund in its purchase of the global operations of a supplier of noise vibration and harshness products, along with bolt-on acquisitions and ultimately, its sale to a public company
- Represented Amcor Rigid Plastics in its purchases of operations in the U.S., Canada, and South America
- Represented a private equity fund in the purchase of an aluminum extrusions distribution business and numerous bolt-on acquisitions
Awards and Recognition
- Selected by peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
- Corporate Law (2023)
Foley Represents ORS Nasco, Portfolio Company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of Techniweld
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to ORS Nasco, a North American wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisition of Techniweld USA.
Foley Represents FARO Technologies in $920M Acquisition by AMETEK
Foley & Lardner LLP represented FARO Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO), a leading provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions, in its definitive agreement to be acquired by AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME).
Foley Advises Owen Companies, Portfolio Company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of J&R Equipment
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Owen Companies, a leading specialty equipment platform and a Wynnchurch Capital portfolio company, in its acquisition of J&R Equipment.
Foley Represents ORS Nasco, Portfolio Company of Wynnchurch Capital, in Acquisition of R3 Safety
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to ORS Nasco, a North American wholesaler of industrial MRO supplies and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisition of R3 Safety from Bunzl plc.
Foley Represents Handgards in Acquisition of Inno-Pak
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Handgards, LLC, a leading distributor of foodservice products, including disposable gloves, reclosable bags, tabletop items, expendables, and other carryout products and a portfolio company of Wynnchurch Capital, in its acquisition of Inno-Pak, LLC, a portfolio company of Emerald Lake Capital Management.
Foley Represents Testek Solutions in Acquisition by Branford Castle
Foley & Lardner LLP served as legal advisor to Testek Solutions, a leading aviation component testing equipment company, in its acquisition by Branford Castle Partners LP.